Cross River State

==Festivals==
[[File:Dance Troupe from Cross River State.jpg|thumb|Dance Troupe at Cross River State]]
Festivals held in Cross River state includes:

*The Cross River State Christmas Festival – 1 December to 31 December annually<ref>{{Cite web|title=Be part of the famous Cross River State Christmas Festival - Nigeria|url=http://www.nigeria-direct.com/activity/be-part-of-the-famous-cross-river-state-christmas-festival#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20spectacular%20occasion,and%20celebrate%20its%20African%20heritage.|access-date=2021-12-15|website=www.nigeria-direct.com}}</ref>
*The Cross River State Carnival Float – 26 and 27 December yearly
*The Yakurr Leboku Yam festival – 28 August annually
*The Calabar Boat Regata
*Anong Bahumono Festival which is held in Anong Village, during which different cultural dances are showcased, including Ikpobin (acclaimed to be the most entertaining dance in the state), Ekoi, Obam, Emukei and Eta<ref>{{Cite web|title=Festivals and Carnivals in Rivers State :: Nigeria Information & Guide|url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Rivers/Festivals-Carnivals-Rivers-State.html|access-date=2022-02-09|website=www.nigeriagalleria.com}}</ref>
*[[Ediba]] Bahumono Festival which is held in [[Ediba]] Village every last [[Saturday]] in the month of [[July]]
*Bekwarra, Obudu, Obanliku, Igede New yam festival which is held every 1st Saturday of September every year.